outfit
word
/ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
OWT-fit
/ˈaʊtfɪt/
OWT-fit
Definition
An outfit is a set of clothes worn together, often chosen for a particular occasion, style, or look. It can mean both everyday clothes and a more carefully planned combination.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech, especially in fashion and social media. 'Outfit' usually means the whole look, not just one item. Natural collocations include 'wear an outfit', 'pick an outfit', and 'change your outfit'. It is more specific than 'clothes'.
Spanish: atuendo - conjunto de ropaPortuguese (BR): roupa - look - conjunto de roupasPortuguese (PT): conjunto de roupa - visualChinese (Simplified): 穿搭 - 一套衣服Chinese (Traditional): 穿搭 - 一套衣服Hindi: पोशाक - कपड़ों का सेटArabic: زيّ - طقم ملابسBengali: পোশাক - সাজ (ফ্যাশন)Russian: наряд - образ (моды)Japanese: コーディネート - outfit（ファッション用語）Vietnamese: bộ đồ - trang phụcKorean: 옷차림 - 코디Turkish: kıyafet - kombinUrdu: لباس - جوڑا (فیشن)Indonesian: pakaian - setelan
Example Sentences
I like your outfit today.
basic
She bought a new outfit for the party.
basic
This outfit is too expensive for me.
basic
I spent way too long trying to pick an outfit for dinner.
natural
Her outfit looks simple, but it really works.
natural
I had to change my outfit because it started raining.
natural